Sony TX1 vs Sony WX10

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony TX1 and Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was manufactured 17 months before the WX10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX1 scores versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX1 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX1 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TX1 versus the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and WX10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX10 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.